Senior Drivers In California

Thirty-seven million licensed drivers in the United States are over 65 years of age or older and that number is expected to continue to increase. Some estimates say that number will double by 2050. Unfortunately, the risk of a fatal automobile accident increases when a person reaches the age of 70. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 5,560 people aged 65 and older were killed in motor vehicle accidents during 2012 and another 214,000 were injured in motor vehicle accidents that year.In California, 410 senior drivers died during 2012, which represented almost 11% of the vehicle fatalities for that year. Sources blame several reasons for the increased number of accidents involving senior drivers including the natural decline in mental capacity, slower reaction times, and reduced vision acuity. Many states, including California, have enacted laws requiring senior drivers to pass a vision test before renewing their driver’s license. In California, any driver age 70 or older must renew his or her driver’s license in person and pass a vision test each renewal to maintain driving privileges.Regardless of your age, Ticket Snipers can help you fight a California traffic ticket and win. Our California traffic ticket dismissal service has a money back guarantee so you have nothing to lose by trying our service. We have agents available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day for your convenient. Contact us now to discuss your legal options regarding a traffic ticket.Help for Senior DriversFamilies and senior drivers need to work together to look for signs of impairment that may negatively affect driving skills.Senior drivers can work closely with their doctors to determine if vision or other medical conditions impair their ability to operate a motor vehicle safely.Senior drivers can also take advantage of programs designed to improve senior driving skills.AARP has an online driving resource center that provides valuable information regarding safe driving for seniors.It also offers a driver safety course for seniors. AAA also has a website dedicated to providing information, suggestions, and tips for senior drivers including sections to evaluate driving ability; understand physical and mental changes that may affect driving ability; suggestions for improving driving skills; information about maintaining independence; and, resources for family and friends.By taking advantage of resources and information available online and through various local outlets, senior drivers and their families can help reduce the number of senior driving accidents. Ticket Snipers can help if you have a traffic ticket.Don’t Pay Your California Traffic Ticket – Fight Your Ticket!Ticket Snipers will help you avoid traffic court. Let us handle the stress and frustration of dealing with the judicial system as we fight your California traffic ticket. Call us now — one of our knowledgeable associates is waiting to assist you.